Md. Code Regs. 10.64.01.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 10.64.01.07 - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwifery Formulary, Equipment, and Medical Devices

A. As approved by the Board, in accordance with Health Occupations Article § 8-6 C-02 (b)(8), Annotated Code of Maryland, a licensed direct-entry midwife may:

(1) Obtain and administer medications; and

(2) Obtain and use equipment and devices for the practice of midwifery.

B. The following medications are approved by the Board:

(1) Vitamin Kl (phylloquinone, phytonadione);

(2) Rho D immune globulin;

(3) Oxytocin (Pitocin);

(4) Methylergonovine (Methergine);

(5) Misoprostol (Cytotec);

(6) Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment USP (0.5%);

(7) Oxygen;

(8) Local anesthetics (lidocaine HCI, cetacaine, novacaine (procaine));

(9) Epinephrine;

(10) Penicillin;

(11) Cefazolin;

(12) Sterile H20 Papules; and

(13) Intravenous Fluids including Lactated Ringer's and normal saline.

C. The following devices are approved by the Board:

(1) Fetal heart rate dopplers;

(2) Syringes;

(3) Needles;

(4) Phlebotomy equipment;

(5) Suture and suturing equipment or supplies;

(6) Urinary catheters;

(7) Intravenous equipment;

(8) Amnihooks;

(9) Airway suction devices;

(10) Electronic fetal monitoring equipment;

(11) Toco monitoring equipment;

(12) Neonatal and adult resuscitation equipment;

(13) Glucose monitoring equipment;

(14) Centrifuge;

(15) Hemoglobin/hematocrit monitoring equipment;

(16) Pulse oximeters, adult and neonatal;

(17) Birth supplies including medical grade birthing tubs and birthing stools;

(18) Blood pressure equipment;

(19) Urinalysis supplies;

(20) Stethoscopes, adult and neonatal;

(21) Sterile surgical instruments;

(22) Speculums;

(23) Eldon Cards;

(24) Nitrazine paper, amniswabs and other amniotic fluid detection equipment;

(25) Thermometers;

(26) Laboratory specimen collection equipment;

(27) Sterilization supplies and equipment;

(28) Equipment and devices for critical congenital heart screening;

(29) Equipment and devices for hearing screening;

(30) Supplies to collect newborn metabolic screening;

(31) Other equipment and devices as approved by the Board;

(32) Breast pumps;

(33) Compression stockings and belts;

(34) Maternity belts; and

(35) Diaphragms and cervical caps.

Md. Code Regs. 10.64.01.07

Regulations .07 adopted effective 43:25 Md. R. 1384, eff. 12/19/2016